Following the recent launch of Jetstar’s direct Hamilton service, the airport welcomed the airline’s first-ever flight from Dunedin yesterday.
This brings the total number of New Zealand destinations served by Gold Coast Airport to six – more than any other Australian airport.
“We’re thrilled to welcome the first flight from Dunedin, opening up new opportunities for tourism, business and visiting friends and relatives,” said Amelia Evans, Queensland Airports Limited CEO.
“Along with the new Hamilton service, our expanded Trans-Tasman network is expected to bring more than 115,000 additional passengers to and from the Gold Coast each year – delivering a significant boost to the local economy and tourism industry.”
The Dunedin service will operate three times a week and facilitate 58,000 seats between the two destinations each year.
“This new route is a key part of our biggest expansion in New Zealand in over a decade and we’re excited to be delivering more opportunities for Kiwis to travel for less,” said Shelley Musk, Jetstar New Zealand Head.
Gold Coast Airport now offers direct Trans-Tasman flights to Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, Hamilton and Dunedin.
“We’ve just launched a 20 year tourism plan Destination 2045: Delivering Queensland’s Tourism Future and attracting flights like these are a major part of our strategy,” said Andrew Powell, The Minister for the Environment and Tourism.
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